Pastry Baker Shift Leader

SusieCakes has 31 bakery locations across CA TX and TN Our bakeries are filled with the delicious tastes and sweet smells of cakes cupcakes cookies pies and bars all baked from scratch on site daily using the freshest and finest ingredients Please apply to the link and complete your application process today In accordance with California law the expected salary range for this California position is between 2200 and 2400 an hour The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law Tips average 2 3 per hour Full time scheduled between 32 40 hours a week weekend availability is a must Baking shift can start as early as 2 am and closing shifts as late as 7 pm At SusieCakes we make old fashioned sentimental dessert favorites just like you may remember from your childhood Our bakeries are filled with the delicious tastes and sweet smells of cakes cupcakes cookies pies and bars all baked from scratch on site daily using the freshest and finest ingredients Our signature Celebration Cake is a birthday staple on tens of thousands of tables Our bakeries mix the nostalgia of the past with the warmth and feel of a modern neighborhood bakery Connecting through Celebration is our purpose and what we strive for every day with our team members our guests and our community Our bakeries are lively and bustling with genuinely friendly people who have the hospitality gene They understand the importance of what they do every day and are empowered to make days better Their connections to our guests and to each other are what separates SusieCakes from other bakeries The pastry baker lead assists in the culinary operations by leading the teams with managing the production schedule supporting & developing the culinary teams and inspiring a fun work environment RESPONSIBILITIES Leads the teams by motivating training and developing the culinary team membersPrepare a wide variety of standard and custom baked goods according to recipes and standard operating procedures including but not limited to cakes cookies pies bars puddings buttercreams etcLead team in production of custom baked goods Develop and trains skills in mixing baking building decorating and inscribing productsAssign daily production to team members and ensure its completionEnsure all food is prepared handled and stored according to all required food safety code standardsOperations focused Operate and maintain bakery equipment manage product inventory levels and guest orders Demonstrates a commitment to driving salesBENEFITS & PERSK Flexible work scheduleFree non slip shoes annuallyBirthday month PTO with complimentary cakeCompany holidays off Thanksgiving December 25th 27th and New Years DayMedical dental vision insuranceVacation 401k FSAPet rescue reimbursement and pet insuranceFlexible return to work schedule for maternity leaveGenerous discounts to all our delicious dessertsQUALIFICATIONS Two years of previous culinary experience pastry experience strongly preferredMust be able to safely utilize all bakery equipmentAbility to work in multiple Regional andor Market locationsAbility to adapt to a flexible schedule according to business needsMust have reliable transportation PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Frequent walking kneeling bending and reaching overheadAble to stand for extended periods of timeMust be able to lift move and carry up to 50 poundsMust be able to taste product for quality assurance ie buttercreams cakes and cupcakesbatter cookie dough and other recipes as assignedEDUCATION Culinary degree preferredHigh school diploma or GEDLANGUAGE SKILLS Must be able to speak read and write EnglishOTHER Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays as needed